Liberty Bay Festival

A Virtual Celebration of Boats and Boating
Poulsbo, Washington | August 2020

WELCOME TO OUR VIRTUAL BOATING FESTIVAL

Click on the videos below or join the fun live on our Facebook page!
#libertybayboatfestival

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

THURSDAY: begins at noon
FRIDAY: historical Poulsbo boating events
SATURDAY: Poulsbo Boats
SUNDAY: Sailing
MONDAY: Tidepools & Crafts

Don’t forget to get your Liberty Bay Festival t-shirt! Email [email protected] for more information.

Liberty Bay Races & Regattas

When Power Boats Rules the Bay

Videos and historical notes about great power-boating events on our home waters.

Liberty Bay Purse-Seiner Regatta

Ya sure, you betcha’ Commercial Fishermen in Poulsbo were a competitive group, and it wasn’t just in the number of fish they could catch!

Poulsbo Boats

Poulsbo Boats
Build by Ronald Young between 1933 and 1965, the Poulsbo Boat is an iconic feature of Liberty Bay.
Poulsbo Boat Parade 2020
Meet our local Poulsbo Boats

How to build one?
A step-by-step slideshow of Ronald Young’s son building his own Poulsbo boat

About the Poulsbo Boat
Brian Smith and special guest Mike Dennis give a program on this famous, locally-built boat: Part 1, Part 2

Race to Alaska, then and now

Mosquito Fleet History

Race to Alaska, 1953

A short video with photos from the 1953 race from Poulsbo, WA to Juneau, AK.

Race to Alaska, 2019

Team Sail Like A Girl put their know-how to the test as they navigated their way through North America’s longest human and wind-powered race – Race to Alaska. 

History of the Virginia V

Learn about this restored and beloved Mosquito Fleet steamer, the fifth in a series of “Virginia boats” to ply our waters.

More Liberty Bay fun!

Learning to sail on Liberty Bay

Young people take to the waters year after year to learn the historic art of sailing. These young sailors were practicing in 2019.

Virtual SEA Discovery Center Aquarium Tours

Learn more about the cool creatures that live in Liberty Bay!
Tidepool Animals

Skates

Paul’s Place

Learn about the history of Poulsbo in this fun children’s book, read by author Judy Driscoll

Outdoor Exhibits at the Maritime Museum

Take a virtual walk through the outdoor exhibits at the Maritime Museum on Front Street!